Robert C. Carone

STOW — Robert Charles Carone, most commonly referred to as Bob, or Papa by his children and grandchildren, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017.

He was born in Lynn, Mass., to Charles Vito Carone, and Angelina N. Carone. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 40 years, Christine; his daughter Carmen Winchester and husband Eric; his son James Carone and wife Faith; grandchildren Sophia and Jackson; a brother James Carone; sister-in-law Peggy and her husband Bill Thurston; sister-in-law Beverly and her husband Brent Jacobs; an aunt Pauline Wykes; an uncle Fred Carone and his wife Priscilla; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Bob grew up in Swampscott, Mass., and has lived most of his adult life in the Fryeburg and Stow, Maine area. His love of hunting was encouraged by his grandfather Vito, and he has spent a lifetime enjoying his passion with family and friends of all ages. His grandchildren Sophia and Jackson filled a hole in his heart he never knew he had. His family was often delighted in how much they brought out the kid in him.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the River Church in Center Conway, N.H., from 2 to 4 p.m., located across the street from McSherry’s Nursery. Bob often helped others, so in lieu of flowers, please honor him by donating to St. Jude’s Hospital at www.stjude.org